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Sharp County record., 1887-04-07
Tribute of Respect.

AT a recent meeting of Reeds Greek lodge
No. 176 F. & A. NJ. the following was
read and adopted:
1--WE, your committee, appointed to
draft resolutions expressive OF our sad
feelings in regard the death OF our wor-
thy brother Daniel Puckett, who depart
ed this life on the 23d of February, 1857.
beg leave to submit the following:
WHEREAS, The Grand Master OF the
Universe, in His great wisdom and good
ness, has seer fit to remove our beloved
and worthy brother from our midst to
the Grand and Celestial lodge above, the
one mot made with hands, eternal and
in the Heavens" therefore be it
Resolved, That in the death OF Brother
Puckett we lose one of our most worthy
and faithful members, one who was al
WAYS jealous in the discharge OF his
every duty. He was a loving and de-
voted husband, kind and atfectlouate
father, a peaceab!e and law-ablding CIT
izen. All may be benefited by keeping
in remembrance and practicing his hab-
its of indefatisabl perseverance, hon.
esty of purpose and upright conduct In
life.
To bis grief stricken family. the mem
bers of oul order tender their heartfelt
sympathy and sincere confidence, trust
ing that the loss of our beloved brother
husband and father, so keenly felt here
will be more than compensated by his
addition to the hosts Of happified souls
in heaven where the spirits OF the Just
are permitted to remain in the presence
of the Great Creator and preserver OF
all
Resolved further That one page OF
our book of records be set apart as a
memorial page, sacred to the memory OF
Brother Pickett, and copy OF these
resolutions be furnished the family OF
the deceased brother, and also a copy be
sent to the SHARP COUNTY RECORD for
publication.
Respectfully submitted.
GEO W. MoLAIN,
&. NJ BELL, ; Com.
JASPER JUsTUs,
Sharp County record., 1887-04-07

Fellow-citizens of Sharp county, let
us lay aside questions of sectional or
political phases and put our shoulders
to the wheel and shove our county up
in the line and keep it there by pro-
gressive effort this year, in every branch
of business, and in the fall be ready for
the "boom" to strike us at home
which is sweeping the grand state OF
Arkansas from the luxuriant orchards OF
Benton to the feecy fields of ChicOt, and
from the crocodile creeks of Miller to
the fshy lakes of Clay, let Us awake and
join the moving phalanx with our lovely
hills and vallies, our chrystal springs,
our graceful pines our clear brooks and
rivulets, our vainabe ores, our rich soils,
our acres of inexhaustible timber; our
churches, our schools, our hearts and
souls. Don't lag, don't idle; don't let
anything deter you. Whatsoever
thou seest to do, do it with thy might"
There are homes here for thousands, with
room to spare for our children's chill
dren. Let the watchword be improve
ment. Strive to do your work better than
ever. Kill no time,
Sharp County record., 1887-04-07

1t does our souls good to watch the
spring birds as they perch themselves on
the topmost branches of the trees and
warble their music. They are harbingers
of spring; and their silvery notes are heard
ouly when the sun is warm and bright,
and when old Boreas is preparing to bid
us adieu What contrast between their
music and that of Wintry blasts How
the one enlivens and thrills the soul with
10Y aud ecstacy; the other with deep sol
itude. Welcome, thrice welcome are
these little songsters, whose thrilling mu-
sic sounds so sweet in the breaking up OF
winter. Events.
Sharp County record., 1887-04-07
OUR HELPERS.

We want one or two good agents at
every post-office in the county who will
WORK = increase the circulation OF the
RECORD. The following have agreed to
help us, and we will be pleased to add
other names and post,ofices to the list,
when sent in:
W. E. Brawley. J. W Oyerton, Ash
Flat.
DR.. Jas Atkisson, Hardy.
W. E. Boles, Williford.
John Nj. Smith. Poughkeepse,
J.R. Metcalf, Evening Shade.
Vol Underwood, Kings Mill.
Sharp County record., 1887-04-07
Mrs. Berry is no better.

Mrs. Walker Jones condition is not
materially changed.
Eddie Boles is now resident OF
Evening Shade.
The peaches in this section are sup
posed to be dead.
Full moon this evening just after 7
o'clock.
Mrs John McCaleb has been quite
sick for the past week, but is improving.
ATTORNEYS j l. Abernethy and 5. II.
Davidson attended circuit court at Salem
last week.
Circuit court convenes here next
Monday; also the sale of delinquent lands
takes place that day.
Farmers are we'll along VITA their
planting. Oats are doing well, with a
big acreage sown.
Good Friday comes tomorrow, All
garden seeds not already in the ground
should be planted.
When you come to court next week.
bear in mind that we have waited with
comparative patience for the amount you
are due on subscription and naturally ex-
pect our money.
Misses Clara Williams and Ora Was
son, two of Evening Shades loyeliest
Young ladies, left yesterday morning for
a protracted visit in Kentucky and Tenn
essee, the native states of their ancestors,
They were accompanied by Dick Rey-
nolds, a cousin of Miss Clara, who Is just
returning home from few days visit to
connection here and in lizard county. It
is the wish of many friends and admirers
that they have a pleasant journey and an
enjoyable sojourn in the old states, and
finally safe return to loved and loving
ones at home, sweet home,
Sharp County record., 1887-04-07
ASH FLAT ATOMS.

From our regular Correspondent -
Jeff E. Sawyers late of Tenn, is now
a citizen of our town.
Tie merchants ut hslh rat baVe snip
ped 422 bales Of cotton the past season.
W. j. Watts and w. e. Brawley have
dissolved partnership in the drug and
grocery business, by mutual consent
Brawley having formed a copartnership
with C. D. Ritche as dealers in general
merchandise.
Sharp County record., 1887-04-07
LOCAL NEWS

E-Judge Butler has no opponent as
y - The cemetery fence is yet unfiuiS he'd.
ct it be completed at once.
Mrs M. B. Coger has been very
ok for several days past, and is no
* etter.
- If you do not attend court, send the
mount you owe this office by some one
gho Will be here court week.
No more monkeying; no more paper
oads no more false reports, but sure
nough railroad. Why don't you "hollel?
The trial of Frank Ring, for shoot
Gag John Dunlap, resulted in his being
Ocquitted, the court considering tie plea
stf self-defense sustained.
Mr. and Mrs David Wilkerson of
springfield, Mo, parents Of John S.
of this place, left for their
s,;lome last Thursday.
Prof. Wilkerson was confined to his
hc DOM last Tuesday with chill. In his
lbsence our young friend Byron An
lrews had charge of the children.
OIL "A still-born babe of J. M and Mrs
Matte Williams of this place, was buried
T 1t the Evening Shade cemetery last
. Thursday. Mrs. W. is improving.
This is the weather which soon pro-
,duces mustard lettuce, feas, raddished
'',hsdy side loafers, green peas, fish, bait,
Ie bed bugs and many other annoying and
agreeable adjuncts to spring, sweet
spring.
Mr.. Craig, one of the engineers Of
the st. louis & San Francisco railroad
lwho hss baen exploring the proposed
route for the Salem extension of that
important system, passed through our
county few days ago, and accompanied
by James P. Cochran, S. P. Turner and
others, has found what seems TO be a
bvery satisfactory route from Batesville to
the vicinity of Mammoth Spring This
arreute, coming out from Batesvile by
way Of Hickory Valley, MaAville, Even
ing Shade Ash Flat, South Fork and
p3Myatt to Mammoth Spring, is not only a
direetcroute, but for the most part, al
most down to the minimum grade for
i the whole line. At point some four
/, miles &om Mammoth Spring some diff
Guilty Of grade was encountered, but
several citizens turned out to assist in
finding q more practicable route to the
great spring with what success we have
rot yet learned.
Sharp County record., 1887-04-07
Church Directory.

.Iissiopary Baptst.-G. L. Foard, pastor
aacbinc second Sunday in each month mGiud-
3 Saturday before .o,
Shr;stian-Eld. Josephus Lemons will preach
Saturday night in each month, and on sun
sy following. Ill,
Methodist, South-J. F. Troy, pastor, VIII VIII
.osch on the lst and Sd sundays III each
orth. G1 Prayer-meeting every Thursday night
sunday School every Sunday morning al y
clock At the Methodist church. everybody Is
clVoS ls;teS 70 70 c"me J n. SHAVER,
"0~ v Superintendent.
Sharp County record., 1887-04-07
n n hNI y
3 : ! . s ! !!
Mexican
Mustang
Linir11ent
CU1SS
Sciatica, Scratches Contraclee
Lumbago sprains, Muscles,
Rheumatism, Strains, Eruptions,
Pnrn,, Stitches, Hoof All,
scalds, Stiff JOINTS ocfsW
stings, Backache, "orm''
Bites, Calls, SwinneY
Rrnises. Sores Saddle Calls.
Bunions, SPAWN Piles'
Corns, Cracks.

THIS GOOD OLD STANDBY
accompllshes for everybody exactly what isclaimed
forit One of the reasons for the great popuaryot OF
the Mustang Liniment is found in Its universaA
,pnlicnbiljty. Everybody needs such medicine
The Zimmerman needs 1t in case OF accident
The Housewife needs 1t for generdfamiiy use'
The CouaIer needs 1t for his teams and MS MEL
The Mechanic needs 1t always on MS "ofA
bench.
The Miner needs It In case of emergency.
Tho P;oneer needs it--can't get along without IL.
The Fa rmer needs it in his house, his STABLE
and his stock yard
Tho Steamboat man or the Boatman needs
IT in liberal supply aaoat and ashore.
Tho Horse-funcier needs lit IS DIS DeS'
friend and safest reliance.
The Stock grower needs it--it VIII save nii'
thousands of dollars and world OF trouble.
The Railroad d man needs it and VIII need IL SO
long as his life is round of accidents and dangers.
The Baclswoodsmnn needs it. There Is noun
,nc like II as an antldoto for the dangers TO le'
limb and comfort which surround the pioneer.
The Merchant needs it about his store among
bie emrloyees. Accidents will happen, ana when
tl,ese come the Mustang Liniment wanted at once
Keen II Bottle in tho HOuse. IT'S the oeSt OF
economy.
Keep n Bottle in ihe Factory. rsimmedia'e
u,o in case of accident pain and loss OF wages
Keen a Bottie AivYnys III The Stnbio LOT
use when wanted.
Sharp County record., 1887-04-07
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION-25S6.
beIand Oflico at Little Rock. Ark, ]
" March 1S 1897

NJ MS hereby given that the following named
sett'5 II filed notice of his intention to make fl
nal -, In support of his claim, and that said
proit 9. be made before the county judge OF
Sharp county at Evening Shade, Ark, on April
80, $751; viz; Thomas j. lvie, homestead entry
No A2 977 for the southwest quarter OF the south
east quarter, and the southeast quarter of the
southwest quarter of section 2l, and the north
wes quarter of the northeast quarter, ana the
nor neas quarter of the northwest quarter OF sec
tioii2S. township l9 north, range west. lie
nal3e the following witnesses TO prove his con,
tinubus residence upon, and cultivation OF SAID
lan1, viz: f. T. Hunt w. W. Hill, a. W. Sher-
rill And Henry f. Lloyd of Highland, ARK,
r. Y. YEAKLE,
Mlr24-l6-Gt Register.
Sharp County record., 1887-04-07
Blank Deeds for sale here.

This is to certify that Dr. Ables' Compound
Honey of Tar and Lemon has given me more re-
lief than any cough medicine have ever used'
and would recommend it to all those affected with
coughs, colds and lung troubles.
r. c. PHILLIPS,
Retter known as scUncle Bob" This medicine
is for sale at John Metcaf's drug store.
Sharp County record., 1887-04-07
HOW TO READ.

1t requires only these two things: First
that we shall read intelligently, and to
that end that we master what we actually
do read; and, second, that we follow up
whatever interest may be aroused In read
ine, so as to make the general tenor OF
our reading illustrate itself. Any person
who will faithfully follow these two sim
pie rules one year will be surprised at
the extent, the diversity and the continu-
ity of the knowledge he has acquired,
and others will be equally astonlShed at
the culture of mind and the felicity OF
sneech he has attained. Within a short
time there will be few subjects upon
which be will not be prepared to speak
with pleasure to himself and others, be-
cause there will not be many subjects on
which be has not more or less informed,
and of which he has not more or less ez-
tensively thought. As a method OF
acquiring the almost forgotten art of con-
versation no method of profound study
ss;;iAa possibly ssssfppass TIE simple metho&
of self culture we have indicated, For
the greatest charm of cultivated conver-
sation is facility in apt and striking IL
Iustration, such as nothing but extensive
and intelligent reading can impart. We
do not at all agree with Matthew Arnoldo
notion that much reading of many books
is an indispensable condition of culture;
but we do say that to enable one to share
the conversation of cultivated persons, or
even to enjoy it as it can be enjoyed, re-
quires much reading of precisely the sort
we have described We might go yet
further and say that any person who Will
read as we suggest will be likely, in a
few wears, to have more cultivated liter
ary taste than the average college gradu-
ate eyer acquires. Missouri Republican
Sharp County record., 1887-04-07
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Office FOR PUBLICATION.-2577.
q Land Office at Little Rock, Ark.
Morob 1897

" Land Uf1CC at LltUIb hUck, AIh'
March /, 1887.
Nctice is hereby given that the fOllOwing-named
settler has filed notice of her intention TO make
fna, proof in support OF her clam, aud that
sait proof will be made before the county judge
of seiarp county at Evening shade, Ark, on
AplA Is, 1887 viz: Mrs j W Endsley; abandoned
wi. Nof James II Endsley, homestead entry No.
10 ~ a. FL for the west half of southeast quar-
teg Sf section % township Is north, range west.
shstiames the following witnesses to prove her
CO nnous residence upon and cultivation OF
s...v land, viz; p Heath, ID X Foreman, w. u
HOl and F. Rogers of Kings Mill, ARK.
Il, V. YEAKLE,
Mar loft Register.
Sharp County record., 1887-04-07
MARRIAGE LICENSES

A gentleman who persuades himself that
two people can live as cheaply as one, can
always find a loving, trusting heart among
The opposite sex willing to try the expert
ment with him. Since our last report the
clerk has issued the necessary documents
to the following couples:
Sharp County record., 1887-04-07
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.-2575.
Land Office at Little Rock, Ark, !
Mnrch 1887

Noticeis hereby given that the following-named
settler has filed notice of his intention to make
final proof in support Of his claim and that said
proof will be made before the county Judge OF
independence county at Batesville, Ark, on
Apri I6, 1887, viz: Jefferson I. Sisk, homestead
entry No. u, iil for the east half of northeast
quarter, section IL, township l3 north range I
wesi. He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation OF
said land, viz: Ephraim Hill, Esther Jane Hill,
L j fucker and j Sims Of BatesvIlle, Ark
II. V. YEAKLE,
MARRIOTT Register,
Sharp County record., 1887-04-07
JESSE M. BARTLETT,
TsUCCEssoR TO BARTLETT & WILLIAMS.
Livery, Feed 4 Sale Stable,

Corner Spring and South Steets,
BATEsVILLE, ARK
This stable is well equipped in every
department. Ample room for boarding
a large number of horses by the day OIL
month teams and vehicles furnished OF
short notice. Special.attention given to
Commercial Travellers.
Sharp County record., 1887-04-07
ANNOUNCEMENT. 7.

We are authorized to announce james ".
Butler as a candidate for judge of the Sd judicial
circuit of Arkansas, at the special election to be
held on the lst Monday, being the I'd day of
May, 1851.
Sharp County record., 1887-04-07
Mario Ct
NOTICE FOR PUBLlCATION-9568.
LAND OFFICE AT LITTLE Rock, ARK.
1 lSS- I

LAND OFFICE AT LITTLE Rock, ARK.
March l, 1887. !
No;iee is hereby given that the following named
spt.I ,r has filed notice of his intention to make
final proof in support and cOmmutati0n OF his
claim, and that said proof will be made before
the circuit court of Sharp county, ut Evening
share Ark , on April n, 1881, viz: Hiram E.
Brock, homestead entry No. IA, ,425 for the west
half of southeast quarter, ana southeast quar'9rr
of 81. .thelst quarter Of section IS, township II
norm, range west. He names the following
witnesses 10 prove his continu )us residence upon
and cultivation of said land, VIZ: Benjamin Arm
old. Robt. Wiet, James Stinnett and Stephen
Holloway, Smiihvil,e, Ark. r. v lEAKLE,
Mar ID Ut hesls'cr'
Sharp County record., 1887-04-07

Itch, Priarie mango and scratches of every
kind cured in 30 minutes by WOltord's Sanitary
Lotion. Use no other. This never fails. SOLD by
J, r. Metcalf, Druggist, Evening Shade.
Sharp County record., 1887-04-07
NAME.

The last-named pair were united for lie
in the clerks Office last Thursday by Rev }.
f. Troy, who received from the delighted
groom the liberal but lawful fee of 800 80.
Sharp County record., 1887-04-07
Societies.

4.s,.ls RURAL CHAPTER No. 50, r. A. Nj; !,
holds regular c9nyGGatEl' ion "a a. sotnrav TU
ZA& Hall in Evening Shade, the 81 ea'ulu"!
SAM H. DAVIDSON, H. ?.
T. J. Davidson, Sec'y.
EVENING SHADE LODGE No. li9, f. q
M~A. NJ, holds regular communications on on
* the Saturdy before LIST Sunday IN each
w month, r. S. BACON, W NJ.
T. J. Davidson, Sec'y,
EVENING SHADE CHAPTER, No. Il, U.
JlE, meets at Masonic Hall lst Thurs
y ( dan in each month, at O'Clock p. m;
. Mrs E. NJ. HUDDLEsToN, W. M.
Mrs NJ. c. Huddleston, Sect'y'
Sharp County record., 1887-04-07

BEREAR LODGE, No. 81, I. 0. Q.
sXS7$E f. holds regular meetings every al
q z<sgE ternate Friday night.
A&3{& w. B. SCARLETT, n. u.
L. Il. Medley, Sec'y.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-16
DUEL As r. PAS0.
An Editor and Lawyer Draw Thslr Pops (
and F.-1


Special to the Gazette.
Ell PAsO, Ten, Aug. l5-E. c. Smith
IS the publisher of an obscure weekly pa
pr in this city called the Republican. lis
came here q short time ego from Arizona
end started mis- paper, but he's no printing
Office. He has been taking the lesd as 3
reformer and in pointing out abuses in
the management in the pOstCli flee and in
municipal affairs. He called at the office
OF William Caldwell, . prominent attorney
of the city, few days since and was
ordered away 1t seems that
Smith had criticised a brother-in-law
of Caldwell, who was candidate for al
derman al the recent election, and charged
him with peddling whisky at the polls.
This enraged Caldwell, VINO ordered
Smith out of his Cfi2e. The latter in his
paper to-day called Caldwell "a big
BOBBY" "ar idiot" and other offensive
epithets. Caldwell had been looking fer
Smith this forenoon, and about dinner
time saw him standing in front Of the
printing Cffce. He approached him,
when Smith stepped back into
the Cttl3e and remarked: "DOn't
come in here 10 have trouble"
TheV both began TO pull their reYolvers
and fired almost simultaneously. Cald-
well was shot in the thigh receiving Sc
we're flesh wound and Smith escaped his
advers&ry's bullet. Parties interfeTed
end stopped the fight. The doctor has
Caldwell and the sheriff has Smith.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-16

though the sheriff wanted to cstch his
prisoner the detectives bundled him OF
to New York, fearing that his strsnge ap-
peerance would attract Sttertion and his
arrival be heard of by Blumenthsl. Then
proper papers ware sent for aud arrived
yesterday, 'ud Immediately On their re-
Ce;pt S1er # Adams was taken To the ar
ssAal where the scene described above
took plsce.
The ofl,ers at the Arsenal were aston
ished ~ Blumenthsrs arrest. He Wss
well liked by aII tde soldiers and his skill
with a life had inside him general favor
tie. Sheriff Adams is delighted st cap
turing Blumenthal ard swesrs that he
will have no ur:her CHARGE fer escape.
What the prisoners treatment will be
when he is taken back TO the scenes Of
his former crimes can Only be barely an
tiCipated
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-16

rcXas f:om those Of the United States is
that when this state entered the Union
she preserved her autonomy, and 81 Of
the LANDS within her boundaries were re-
served 10 the sole use aud benefi. Of the
inhshitsstH. Many Of the laws were
ehsp@d after the manner Of TIE old
Spanish or Roman coGe. Successive
Legislation in the matter MSS however
nearl7 essimilated the method Of ecquir-
ing them (these lands to United States
laws, and | think the foregoing explana-
aon wIll DC readily understood by your
readers.
there is general disposition on the
part Of large cattle owners in the Pam
handle 10 dispose Of thei: stock on easy
terms to actual settlers, enabling the
setter . open up his farm with e hand
some promise Il profit, and st the same
time giving the original holder Gf the
stock IN opportunity 10 dispose Of his
cattle. This, with the fact of the country
5aipg fired TO produce hogs il great
abundance, VIII make it's trade well
worth looking after, and investments
Icre absolutely safe and p8ying.
l.1mjgrsnts coming into this country
VIII reed supplies of al kinds. Sugars
l4d sEfG2s viii undoubtedly come from
Neg Orlesns, and meats from Kansas
City. All other supplies will doubtless
come tlom New York to New Orleans, or
srne Texas port; thence they VIII be
d.stTiS u'ed throughout theic0urtrv which
is nD?' being developed.
For some three OF four years to come
there will not be enough food product
raised in Texas to supply the immigra-
irrr int IN
sequence Of which farmers settling in
the country will receive the highest price
for al they produce, end the scenes that
were witnessed and fortunes that were
made in Illinois in 1854 and in Kansas in
1873 and 1874 will 1e repeated in Texas
The best i'erion by which our prosper
ity can be Judged is the interest man
ifestcd in investments in this country by
eastern capitalists, especially parties liy-
ing in Vermont, Connecticut and Rhode
Island. They seem to take much inter
est in this country and put out money
more freely than any other class of people
Macy OF them are Offering money at low
rates Of interest, which their knowledge
CT the Panhandle and the certainty OF
good crops have made them feel safe II
doing.
There are two falls of snow in the Pan
handle, each OF which is from p to
inches, and they lie on the ground from
| three TO tive days. The first occurs ebou;
the middle of December and the second
between the 3 h OF January and the 10th
Of February. These snowfa!ls are great
preserva.ives of moisture and do much
towards making the raising of small grain
s success
Rain fall In Texas. as given for the past
year ..-..-......... .....'.. 42sl
Mean daily temperature 63
Mean daily relative humidity 81
Mean daily dew point . 49,
Prevailing direction OF WINDS - Sc
Highest velocity, IS miles per hour.
JNO. ADAMSOY.r
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-16
Bitten by a Mad Cat.

COUNCIL GROVE, KAN, Aug. 15.-J. P.
Cody, boiler maker in the Missouri Pa
cifc shops ct this place, was bitten by q
mad Cat about six weeks ago. He was
to-day taken with hYdrophobia. Doctors
Bradford and Harvey Of this city, pro-
nounced it genuine case of rabies. Mr..
Cody Yves taken to the company's hos
pi:al st Sesalia, for treatment He is 8
nephew Of Buffalo Bill.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-16

Ia the combination, proportion, aud pre-
parstion Of It's ag rodents, Hoods Sar-
saparilla Accompanies cures wh7re other
preparations eDtirefs f.fl Peculiar in its
good name at home, Which is "tower OF
strength abroad" !psGaIiar in the phe-
nomeasl sales it Ass ttafse j Hoods Sar-
sap4rilla is the most successtul medicine
for purifying the8'ood. gi7f1g strength,
and creating al 6ppelis.